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A single broken yellow dashed line running lengthwise down the center of a dark roadway.
MUTCD
3B.01
Position
center
Color
yellow
Pattern
broken
Type
linear
National · Pavement Markings

Broken Yellow Center Line

A single broken yellow line separates opposing traffic and permits passing when the way is clear.

A single broken (dashed) yellow line marks the center of a two-way roadway where passing is allowed from either direction when it is safe to do so. Drivers may briefly cross into the oncoming lane to pass slower traffic, then return to their own lane. Always check for oncoming vehicles, sight distance, and any no-passing signs before crossing.

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Tall vertical rectangle outlined in solid yellow and filled with evenly spaced yellow diagonal stripes running from lower left to upper right, set against a dark charcoal pavement background.
Yellow Diagonal Crosshatch (Neutral Median Area)
Single solid yellow horizontal stripe running across the middle of dark pavement.
Solid Yellow Center Line
Two parallel rows of short yellow dashes running horizontally across dark pavement, stacked one above the other.
Double Broken Yellow Line (Reversible Lane)
Two parallel solid yellow lines running lengthwise down the center of a dark roadway.
Double Solid Yellow Center Line
A solid yellow line paired with a broken yellow dashed line running lengthwise down the center of a dark roadway.
Broken-and-Solid Yellow Center Line
Source

AI-generated SVG, Federal MUTCD 11th Edition (2023) Part 3 reference (original)

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